The Livingston County Consortium on Aging was established for collaboration, advocacy and communication between agencies and persons concerned with the provision of services to all older adults in our community. Through our efforts in the community providing two longstanding events, The Annual Caregiver Fair and Livingston County Senior Power Day, we provide grants to local non-profit agencies that serve our Livingston County Seniors.
In the past few years, LCCOA has been able to gift thousands of dollars, to organizations who used the gift to provide programs, services, and equipment to aging adults in Livingston County. We know that there are many unmet needs and priorities in the county and feel fortunate to be able to provide a small gift that will positively impact one or more areas of the community through:
Active Aging (geriatric services, health and fitness opportunities)
Aging in Place (safe, affordable housing, either in their own(ed) home or communal)
Community Engaging Seniors (keeping them involved, and regarded as valued)
Community Infrastructure (gathering spots, transportation, health care, food)
Fall grant cycle now open! Deadline: November 17, 2023
The Consortium awarded $5,550 in 2023 to agencies serving seniors in Livingston County. Congratulations to all of the organizations awarded funds for the 2023 grant cycle!
VINA Community Dental Center for continuing their dental program: $1,000
Putnam Senior Center for a TV and storage: $750
Hartland Senior Center for a computer: $800
Hamburg Senior Center for a drinking fountain (ADA): $1,000
Cromaine Library for materials for a homebound library book delivery program: $1,000
Fowlerville Senior Center for computer software, a printer/ink, and an update for QuickBooks: $1,000
2023 Commitment to Caring Award Winners: Mel Dobis & Amelia Rahn Donation awarded to: Putnam Township Senior Center 2022 Commitment to Caring Award -The Consortium, in collaboration with Nancy Nawrocki, have teamed up to offer an annual award for an individual or organization that has consistently demonstrated commitment, care, and service to the Livingston County senior community on an ongoing basis. Along with the recognition, the recipient can choose a charity to receive $500. 2022 Award Winner: Nicole Colley Donation awarded to Alzheimer's Association & Fund A Life
Commitment to Caring Award Archives:
2022 awarded to Nicole Colley - Donation split and awarded to Alzheimer's Association & Fund A Life
2021 awarded to Beth Newman - Donation awarded to Livingston County Catholic Charities
2019 awarded to Carol Dean - Donation awarded to Putnam Senior Center
2018 awarded to Janice Yakin - Donation awarded to Cromaine Library
2017 awarded to Linda Bauby- Donation awarded to Livingston County Catholic Charities
2016 awarded to Debra Wilbanks- Donation awarded to Brighton Walk to End Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association
2015 awarded to Roberta Simmons- Donation awarded to LETS
2014 awarded to Mark Swanson- Donation awarded to Senior Nutrition Program